Perinatal Mental Health and Parent Support
Offering specialized therapeutic services to support well-being throughout the reproductive and parenting journey.
​Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with a Perinatal Focus
Attachment-Based and Responsive Parenting Strategies
Solutions-Focused Strategies for Busy Parents
Pregnancy and Reproductive Mental Health Support
Trauma-Informed Birth Planning and Postpartum Support
Whole Body and Somatic Therapy Methods
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SPECIALIZED OFFERINGS
Perinatal Mental Health
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The perinatal period comes with unique challenges. Whether you're coping with the often-silent grief of pregnancy loss, feeling sadness rather than joy in pregnancy, struggling with your new identity as a mother, feeling unprepared for birth or postpartum, coping with birth trauma, we can create a plan to begin healing and feeling better.
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The perinatal and postpartum period also brings about difficulties for dads and non-birthing parents. Please reach out for support in navigating through this adjustment and all that comes with it.
Parenting Support
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While parenting looks different for everyone, the challenges that come with it are often universal. Whether you’re brand new to this or have years of experience, we can work together to increase your confidence and work through concerns that may be impacting your parenting. I utilize attachment-based strategies and focus on responsive rather than reactive parenting, while understanding that we are all still human! We will focus on self-healing and having grace on yourself while learning new and effective strategies.
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Families come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you're a parent through birth, adoption, fostering, step-parenting, or obtaining custody of a family member, we can find the strategies and resources to help you and your family thrive.
EMDR
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EMDR is an excellent alternative to traditional talk therapy in addressing trauma as well as many other concerns.
I received my EMDR training through the Touchstone Institute under Mara Tesler Stein, a leading expert in perinatal mental health. This EMDRIA approved program offered a unique perspective in providing EMDR during the perinatal period.
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"EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma." - EMDR Insitute, Inc
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
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Birth to age three is a foundational period for children. Working with caregivers can support mental health at the earliest stages of life. If you have concerns about your infant or toddler's development due to difficult behaviors, adoption, trauma, early medical procedures including NICU stays, delays, or any other uncertainties, we can find strategies to support you while you support your child.
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Play-based and other age-appropriate methods are used with young children in the therapeutic setting. Infants and children under 3 are treated with caregivers present, while older children may participate in therapy independently.
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
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Neurodiversity should be valued and accepted. We will work together to help you learn about your diagnosis, increase self-esteem, and improve your overall functioning. You can learn how to thrive with your neurodiverse brain instead of working against it.
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As a mom with ADHD, I have lived experience in navigating parenting with a neurodiverse brain. I can assist you in learning strategies to lighten the load of parenting. Additionally, my background includes experience as a special education teacher and many years supporting children with developmental and behavioral concerns. I offer education and support for parents of neurodiverse children.
RATES & INSURANCE
Offering in-person sessions in Ashland, Virginia.
Virtual sessions offered throughout Virginia.
Accepts the following insurances:
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Cigna
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United Healthcare
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Aetna
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Oscar Health
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Oxford
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Self-pay rates:
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Initial 60-minute intake assessment: $165
Individual 50-minute session: $150
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Sliding scale may be offered on a case-by-case basis.
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GET IN TOUCH
804-223-2150
BETHANY DUFFOUR, LPC
I became passionate about perinatal mental health and supporting parents during my own journey through pregnancy and motherhood. In addition to my lived experience, ​I am trained and experienced in treating perinatal mood/anxiety disorders, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and infertility. I am knowledgeable in attachment-based and play-based therapy methods, infant and early childhood mental health, as well as treating anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes/adjustments, and supporting neurodivergence. I utilize evidenced-based approaches to support parents in fostering healthy development and positive relationships with their children and themselves.